Tire Bubble
by Steve
(West Covina, CA)
Tire Bubble or Bulge exposed
I have a big bubble on the tread of a tire, not the sidewall. I noticed it when my car started pulling sharply to the right. At first I thought it was an alignment problem but someone told me the tire was separated and could blow out. Can this be fixed or will it even out if I switch it to a rear wheel?
Editorial Comment:
Take a look at the photo, and this will give you an idea of what your tire might look like if you were to cut it open where the bubble is.
The tread has separated from the cords and the reason you have a bludge is because air is leaking from the inside of the tire into the space (which shouldn't exist) between the tread and the cords.
This definitely is a dangerous situation and will only get worse if it is left in use. There is no practical way to repair this.
It is possible, but not certain, that this might be a manufacturing defect, and it could be covered my the tire warranty, if it wasn't prduced by some damage to the tire in use.
Check with the dealer who sold you the tire, but in any case, do not continue to use the tire.
TG
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